Firearms Collectors Licence - Australian Capital Territory

Description

You will require this licence if you intend to collect and possess firearms that have a historical, commemorative, and thematic or investment value.

A firearm manufactured on or after 1 January 1900 must be rendered temporarily incapable of being fired by removal of the bolt, firing pin or the use of a trigger lock. Category C or D firearms in the collection must be rendered permanently inoperable.

This licence does not permit the collection of ammunition; this is a separate application process to which other conditions will apply.

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Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence you must:

Be a member of a club or association approved by the Agency

The collection must be of a significant commemorative, historical, thematic or investment value

Supporting information

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to the elders past and present.